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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.02, 253.62 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.02, 253.62 and 108.30 is: 162.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.02 : 253.62 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.02/253.62 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.02x = 253.62 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.02x = 27,467.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,467.05/169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.51

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